Career and Technology Education at SSHS Recognized During February Board Meeting
February is Career and Technical Education Month and in Sulphur Springs High School, the programs continue to grow and to achieve according to reports by students from the various organizations under the CTE umbrella. Students representing Business Professionals of America, Family Career and Community Leaders of America, Health Occupations Students of America, and Future Farmers of America addressed the SSISD Board of Trustees Monday...
SSISD Appoints Planning Committee to Seek Proposed District of Innovation
Under House Bill 1842 passed during the 84th Texas legislative session, Texas public school districts have an opportunity to be designated at a District of Innovation. In a recent session of the SSISD board, the local district voted to become a school of innovation. A number of other schools in the area are also taking the step. Specific qualifiers, having attained the accountability rating of “Met Standard”, allow a district to...
Capital Construction and Remodel Projects Increase SSISD General Fund Expenditure Budget
A General Fund expenditure budget of $35,090,686 was approved in August by the Sulphur Springs School Board. However, due to capital construction and remodel projects that are ongoing, that budge has been increased by $994,239 following a vote of the board of trustees Monday February 13, 2017, during their regular session. The expenditure budget is now $36,084,925. The rebuild of Prim Stadium has cost $93,000 through January. Of that...
Contract Extension for Superintendent Lamb; Fenton Named ECLC Principal; Personnel Changes
SSISD Superintendent Michael Lamb had an additional year added to his three year contract and Amanda Fenton was named Principal at the Early Childhood Learning Center during the Monday night meeting of the Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees. Fenton, who at this time is the Academic Specialist at Lamar Primary School, will begin her work as principal following the retirement of current Principal Sherry...
Lola Gammill Andree
Funeral Mass of Christian burial for Lola Gammill Andree, age 91, of Yantis, will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2017, at St. James Catholic Church on Texas St. with Father Juan Sardinas officiating. Rosary will begin at 12:30 prior to service time. Graveside services will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Arbala Cemetery with Michael Ray Elkins, Jason Espinosa, Marty Cole, Matthew Porter, Andrew Ingram, Justin Scott, and...
Eusebia Ramirez
Funeral Services for Eusebia Saldana Ramirez, age 75 of Sulphur Springs will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Saint James Catholic Church with Father Juan Carlos officiating. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park with Oscar Ramirez, Juan Ramirez, Jesus Ramirez, Nick Perry, Jose Ramirez and Chris Kite serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be 6 till 8 pm, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Tapp Funeral Home....
Tuesday Forecast
100% chance of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain decreasing to 40% tonight; High 48; Low: 40; Wind: north, northeast 10-25 mph, gusting to 35 mph
Lady Cats 19 Game Winning Streak Ends in Final Seconds of Bi-District
The Lady Cats’ basketball team led for almost the entire bi-district game Monday night at Rockwall- Heath until North Forney went ahead on a big three point shot with just a few seconds left. The Lady Falcons preserved the lead with an interception of a long pass and then tacked on one more foul shot to win the game, 46-43. The Lady Cats led by 6, 33-27, going into the fourth quarter but they were outscored, 19-10 in the last...
Lady Cats Led Until Final Seconds; Lose to North Forney in Bi-district
Lady Cats led until the final seconds of the bi-district game losing to North Forney 46-43 at Rockwall Heath High School Monday night, February 13, 2017. At the end of the first quarter,the Lady Cats led 11-9; at the half 26-19; at the end of the third 33-27. More to follow from Sports Director Don Julian later tonight…
Lady Cats Lead North Forney at the Half
Lady Cats 26… North Forney 19 at the half in bi-district play at Rockwall Heath High School Gym
